Motion sickness on a river cruise?
Oct 14th, 2005, 03:28 PM
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I was on the Danube river cruise, it wasn't in December but the boats are designed to minimize any movement at all, they are state of the art. Be sure you get booked on a very new one though. The locks are fascinating and when going through them you might get a bump or two but not a rocking motion.
I was with a person who gets seasick watching the toilet flush and he didn't feel motion sickness at all, so don't worry and have a wonderful time.
I was with a person who gets seasick watching the toilet flush and he didn't feel motion sickness at all, so don't worry and have a wonderful time.
Oct 14th, 2005, 03:33 PM
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HA! I can get sick anywhere! Not sure about river cruises, but on the lakes I feel much, much better then on the sea.
If you or somebody with you may have a problem - make sure you have appropriate medicine and start with a shorter cruise.
If you can wait for a year or 2 till I try a river cruise
If you or somebody with you may have a problem - make sure you have appropriate medicine and start with a shorter cruise.
If you can wait for a year or 2 till I try a river cruise
Oct 14th, 2005, 03:37 PM
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I was on the Danube and Main in late November and didn't notice much motion at all except when docking/undocking. Nor did I notice anyone else who appeared to be or mentioned being motion sick. I don't think it's really a problem.
Oct 14th, 2005, 05:02 PM
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FWIW, I am sick on planes, whale watches, the boat to the Aran Islands, and buses. I can do cruises on our local Hudson River, though, so rivers must be calmer without the waves and rolls. Good luck!
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Oct 15th, 2005, 06:28 AM
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I don't know a thing about river cruises but thought I'd share what I use for motion sickness.
I've purchased elastic bands that are placed on the pressure points at the wrist. I don't remember the exact price but $10-15 sounds familiar at the pharmacy. I've had excellent luck with them without dealing with the sleepiness that comes with certain medications.
You can always tell everyone you just are sooo athletic you can't leave your gear behind!
I've purchased elastic bands that are placed on the pressure points at the wrist. I don't remember the exact price but $10-15 sounds familiar at the pharmacy. I've had excellent luck with them without dealing with the sleepiness that comes with certain medications.
You can always tell everyone you just are sooo athletic you can't leave your gear behind!
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